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The RRB Technician Recruitment 2024 announced 9144 vacancies for Grade 1 Signal and Grade 3 Posts. The exam 2024 will be conducted in October-December 2024. The exact exam dates will be announced soon on the official website. Candidates who have completed the application process and photo. sign uploading must focus on their preparation now. The exam dates for the examination are expected to be announced soon. To stand out of all and compete with candidates with a huge number of vacancies, start by understanding the exam pattern and syllabus mentioned here.
RRB Technician Recruitment 2024
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has published the detailed Notification for RRB Technician Recruitment 2024 on the official website for Grade 1 Signal and Grade 3 Posts. RRB Technicians help repair, maintain, and operate various technical equipment and systems related to the functioning of the railways. Candidates need to qualify for all the stages of selection for the post of Technician. Check complete information regarding the RRB Technician notification, application process, eligibility, and more in this post below.
RRB Technician Notification 2024
RRB Technician Recruitment 2024 Notification PDF has been released for all the RRB zones on the official website for 9144 vacancies. Candidates can check apply online dates, Eligibility criteria, salary, syllabus, and exam pattern in the official notification. Download the RRB Technician Notification PDF from the link below.
Check RRB Technician Recruitment 2024 Notification PDF
RRB Technician 2024 Photo/Sign Reupload
The online applications for RRB Technician Recruitment 2024 closed on 8th April 2024. However, applications of some candidates have been rejected as they have not uploaded photos/signs of appropriate size/clarity. Such candidates are allowed to upload new photographs and signatures as per the notification from 03rd June to 07th June 2024.
RRB Technician Photo And Sign Upload Link (Active)
Steps for uploading Photo and Sign
Here are the basic steps to upload the photo and signature of applicants as per the standards mentioned by the Railway Recruitment Board for the RRB Technician Recruitment 2024 Application Form.
- Applicants need to log in to the official website i.e. www.rrbapply.gov.in with their login credentials.
- The link to upload the photo and sign will be visible to you.
- Click on that upload the photo and sign as per the standards, the link will be available from 3rd June to 7th June 2024.
- Candidates who fail to upload these until 7th Jue 2024, their application form will be automatically rejected and no further help will be provided by the organization.
RRB Technician Recruitment 2024: Overview
The Railway Recruitment Board has announced 9144 vacancies for Technician Grade I Signal and Technician Grade III posts under this recruitment. Here is an overview of RRB Technician Recruitment 2024 in the table below.
RRB Technician Recruitment 2024: Overview | |
Name of the Organization | Railway Recruitment Board |
Post Name | Technician Grade I Signal and Technician Grade III |
Job Category | Govt Jobs 2024 |
Photo/Sign Reupload Date | 03rd June to 07th June 2024 [NEW] |
Total Vacancies (all RRBs) | 9144 |
Job Location | India |
Age Limit (01/07/2024) | Technician Grade I Signal: 18 years to 36 years Technician Grade III: 18 years to 33 years |
Railway Technician Salary | Technician Grade I Signal: Rs. 29,200 Technician Grade III: Rs. 19900 |
Official Website | indianrailways.gov.in |
RRB Technician Recruitment 2024: Important Dates
All important dates regarding the RRB Technician Recruitment 2024 have been released in the detailed notification on the official website. For all other important dates regarding the application dates, exam dates, admit cards, etc. refer to the table below.
RRB Technician Recruitment 2024: Important Dates |
|
Activity | Dates |
RRB Technician Notification 2024 | |
Apply Online Starting Date | |
Last Date to Apply Online | |
Modification & Correction Application form | |
Photo/Sign Reupload Date | 03rd June to 07th June 2024 [NEW] |
RRB Technician Exam Date 2024 | October-December 2024 |
Document verification | February 2025 |
RRB Technician Admit Card 2024 | To Be Notified |
RRB Technician Result 2024 | To be Notified |
RRB Technician Exam Date 2024
It is anticipated that the Railway Recruitment Board can schedule stage 1 i.e. Computer-Based Test of RRB Technician Recruitment 2024 for 9144 vacancies in October – December 2024. The exact exam dates are not announced yet on the official website. After CBT the candidates will be eligible for the next stages i.e. Document Verification and Medical Examination. Bookmark this page for the latest updates regarding the RRB Technician Exam Date 2024.
RRB Technician 2024 Vacancy
The Railway Recruitment Board has announced a total of 9144 vacancies on the official website for Technician Grade I Signal and Technician Grade III posts. There are 1092 vacancies for Technician Grade 1 Signal and 8052 vacancies for Technician Grade 3. With these vacancies, this recruitment provides a one-time opportunity for candidates to secure a government job in the Indian Railways.
RRB Technician Vacancy 2024 | |
RRB Technician Grade I Signal | 1092 |
RRB Technician Grade III | 8052 |
Total | 9144 |
RRB Technician Zone Wise Vacancy 2024
The Technician Grade 1 Signal and Technician Grade 3 vacancies for various categories and regional RRBs are different. The region-wise vacancies for all RRBs including Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Bangalore, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Gorakhpur, Kolkata, Mumbai, Patna, Prayagraj, Ranchi, etc. are given in this table below.
RRB Zone Wise Vacancy for RRB Technician 2024 | ||
RRB | Post | Total |
Ahmedabad | Grade 1 Signal | 74 |
Grade 3 | 687 | |
Ajmer | Grade 1 Signal | 69 |
Grade 3 | 453 | |
Bangalore | Grade 1 Signal | 44 |
Grade 3 | 98 | |
Bhopal | Grade 1 Signal | 79 |
Grade 3 | 373 | |
Bhuvaneshwar | Grade 1 Signal | 12 |
Grade 3 | 138 | |
Bilaspur | Grade 1 Signal | 95 |
Grade 3 | 766 | |
Chandigarh | Grade 1 Signal | 25 |
Grade 3 | 86 | |
Chennai | Grade 1 Signal | 48 |
Grade 3 | 785 | |
Gorakhpur | Grade 1 Signal | 59 |
Grade 3 | 146 | |
Guwahati | Grade 1 Signal | 16 |
Grade 3 | 608 | |
Jammu-Srinagar | Grade 1 Signal | 35 |
Grade 3 | 256 | |
Kolkata | Grade 1 Signal | 74 |
Grade 3 | 432 | |
Malda | Grade 1 Signal | 17 |
Grade 3 | 258 | |
Mumbai | Grade 1 Signal | 152 |
Grade 3 | 1132 | |
Muzaffarpur | Grade 1 Signal | 8 |
Grade 3 | 105 | |
Patna | Grade 1 Signal | 1 |
Grade 3 | 220 | |
Prayagraj | Grade 1 Signal | 131 |
Grade 3 | 207 | |
Ranchi | Grade 1 Signal | 29 |
Grade 3 | 321 | |
Secunderabad | Grade 1 Signal | 76 |
Grade 3 | 668 | |
Siliguri | Grade 1 Signal | 18 |
Grade 3 | 65 | |
Thiruvana | Grade 1 Signal | 30 |
Grade 3 | 248 | |
Total Grade 1 Signal | 1092 | |
Total Grade 3 | 8052 | |
Total | 9144 |
RRB Technician 2024 Eligibility Criteria
The required eligibility criteria for RRB Technician Recruitment 2024 as mentioned in the notification are given below. RRB Technician eligibility criteria 2024 is based on the Age Limit as well as the Educational Qualification of the candidates. The minimum educational qualification and age limit required for RRB Technician Recruitment 2024 are shown below.
RRB Technician 2024 Age Limit (01/07/2024)
The RRB Technician 2024 Age Limit will be reckoned as of 01 July 2024. The upper age limit is revised by RRB recently. For applying to RRB Technician Grade I Signal, candidates should be between 18 to 36 years of age while for RRB Technician Grade III, the maximum age limit is 33 years only. Candidates can check the Age Limit and Age Relaxation in the following tables.
Post Name | Age Limit |
Technician Grade I Signal | 18-36 years |
Technician Grade III | 18-33 years |
- Age Relaxation: – SC/ ST /OBC/ Candidates Relaxation as per Government Rules and Regulations.
RRB Technician Age Relaxation
The age relaxation provided to different social and economic categories is different according to the latest RRB Technician notification. The SC and ST will be allowed age relaxation in the upper age limit of up to 5 years whereas OBC NCL up to 3 years. Age relaxation for Ex-servicemen and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) from different categories is given in the table below. For detailed information on age relaxation for working candidates, check the official notification attached above.
RRB Technician 2024 Age Relaxation | |
Category | Relaxation in Upper Age Limit |
Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes | 5 years |
OBC Non-Creamy Layer | 3 years |
Ex-servicemen (UR and EWS) with at least 6 months of continuous service after attestation | 3 years (after deduction of length of service from age) |
Ex-servicemen (OBC NCL) with at least 6 months of continuous service after attestation | 6 years (after deduction of length of service from age) |
Ex-servicemen (SC and ST) with at least 6 months of continuous service after attestation | 8 years (after deduction of length of service from age) |
PwBD UR and EWS | 10 years |
PwBD OBC NCL | 13 years |
PwBD SC and ST | 15 years |
Note: As per the RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 the age limit is revised and the upper age limit is 33 years.
RRB Technician 2024 Educational Qualification
It is advised to check the complete educational qualification details given below for the Railway Technician 2024 exam before proceeding to apply for this exam.
RRB Technician 2024 Educational Qualification | |
Post Name | Educational Qualification |
RRB Technician Grade 1 Signal | A) Bachelor of Science In Physics / Electronics / Computer Science / Information Technology/ Instrumentation from a recognized University/Institute OR B.Sc. in a combination of any sub-stream of basic streams of Physics/Electronics/Computer Science/Information Technology/Instrumentation from a recognized University/Institute (OR) B) Three years Diploma in Engineering in the above basic streams or a combination of any of the above basic streams (OR) Degree in Engineering in the above basic streams or a combination of any of the above basic streams. |
RRB Technician Grade 3 | Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trade of Forger and Heat Treater/Foundryman / Pattern Maker / Moulder (Refractory). (OR) Matriculation/SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the related trades. |
RRB Technician Medical Fitness
Candidates must meet the medical standards set by the Railway Recruitment Board i.e. B1. They should be physically and mentally fit to perform the duties associated with the Technician post.
RRB Technician Application Fees 2024
- Payment Mode: Online
- NOTE – Only the candidates appearing for CBT will get a refund of their examination fee. For Gen/OBC/EWS Candidates Rs. 400/ and SC/ST/ Female/ESM Candidates: Rs. 250/-
Category | Application Fee |
General (Male) | Rs. 500/- |
OBC, ST, SC/ Ex-Serviceman/PWD (Male) | INR 250/- |
OBC, ST, General, SC/Ex-Serviceman/PWD (Female/Transgender) | INR 250/- |
RRB Technician 2024 Selection Process
The selection for the post of RRB Technician Grade I Signal and Technician Grade III will be based on a Computer-Based Test (CBT), Document Verification, and Medical Examination. The selection process for RRB Technician is mentioned below in detail.
- Computer-Based Test or CBT: Candidates will have to appear for an online computer-based test to qualify for RRB Technician recruitment. The exam pattern for the CBT is discussed in detail in the next section. The final merit will be based on the CBT only.
- Document Verification: Those shortlisted in the CBT will have to get their documents verified by their respective regional RRBs to proceed to the next step of the selection process. Candidates must possess the required qualification like age limit and educational qualification which will be verified during DV.
- Medical Examination: Upon successful document verification, candidates will be called for a medical examination where they will be tested against the medical standard required according to the RRB Technician Notification 2024.
RRB Technician 2024 Exam Pattern
The RRB Technician exam pattern 2024 is different for Technician Grade 1 Signal and Technician Grade 3 posts. Although the Computer-Based Test for both of these posts will consist of 100 questions worth 100 marks to be solved by the candidates in 90 minutes, the subject-wise distribution for the two posts is different. There will be a negative marking of 1/3rd for every wrong answer. Also, because of the large number of candidates, the RRB Technician Exam will be conducted in multiple shifts which will lead to normalization of marks in this exam.
Exam Pattern for CBT For Technician Gr 1 Signal
The online CBT for RRB Technician Grade 1 Signal Exam 2024 will consist of five different subjects i.e. General Awareness, General Intelligence and Reasoning, Basics of Computers and Applications, Mathematics, and Basic Science and Engineering. The subject-wise distribution of questions and their corresponding marks for the RRB Technician Grade 1 Signal CBT is as follows:
Subject | Questions | Marks |
General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
General Intelligence & Reasoning | 15 | 15 |
Basic Of Computers and Applications | 20 | 20 |
Mathematics | 20 | 20 |
Basic Science & Engineering | 35 | 35 |
Total | 100 | 100 |
- Normalization of marks will be done for the multiple shifts of the exam.
- There will be a 1/3rd Negative marking in CBT.
Exam Pattern for CBT for Technician Grade III
The RRB Technician Grade 3 Exam Pattern is similar to the RRB Technician Grade 1 Signal as the CBT here also consists of 100 Questions of 100 marks to be attempted in 90 minutes only. However, the RRB Technician Grade III syllabus includes only Mathematics, General Intelligence, General Science & General Awareness. The subject-wise distribution of marks for the RRB Technician Grade 3 CBT Exam is mentioned in the table below:
Subject | Questions | Marks |
General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
General Science | 40 | 40 |
Total | 100 | 100 |
- The merit list will be calculated based on marks obtained by candidates in CBT.
- There will be a 1/3rd Negative marking in CBT.
RRB Technician Grade 3 Syllabus 2024
A total of 4 subjects are covered under the RRB Technician Grade 3 syllabus namely Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Science, and General Awareness. Candidates who are preparing for the RRB Technician 2024 exam can cover this syllabus for better results.
RRB Technician Syllabus 2024 | |
Subject | Topics |
Mathematics | Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work; Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern, etc. |
General Intelligence and Reasoning | Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation, and Sufficiency, Conclusions and decision making, Similarities and differences, Analytical reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions, etc. |
General Science | The syllabus under this shall cover Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences of the 10th Standard Level |
General Awareness | Current Affairs in Science and Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics, and any other subject of importance. |
Candidates can check the RRB Technician Grade 3 syllabus in the above table and if you want to know about the RRB Technician Grade 1 syllabus then you can visit the mentioned link for better understanding.
Railway Technician Syllabus 2024 – Click to Check
RRB Technician 2024 Salary
Candidates can check RRB Technician Grade 1 Signal and Grade 3 salary in this section for the Railway Technician 2024 Recruitment. The RRB Technician Grade 1 Signal is a Level 5 post that will pay the selected candidates a basic pay of Rs. 29,200 during training. After the training period, the usual salary and allowances will be paid as per the 7th pay commission. Similarly, RRB Technician Grade 3 will receive an initial basic pay of Rs. 19,900 as per Pay Level 2.
RRB Technician Salary 2024 | ||
Post Name | Initial Pay | Pay Level as Per 7th CPC |
Technician Grade 1 Signal | Rs. 29200 | Level-5 |
Technician Grade III | Rs. 19900 | Level-2 |